Russian Tea Time

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 19, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical9 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Observed male waiter drinking from an open cup in rear prep area instructed to provide a lid and a straw to prevent contamination.(cos)

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices by several food handlers such as the female dish washer handling dirty dishes and then removing clean dishes from dish machine,male employee had on plastic gloves and placed his hands on shoulder and rotated his arm around,female employee in rear prep area scratched her head with plastic gloves on and then handled vegetables to cut,male food handler in rear prep area had on plastic gloves bought dirty dish to dish machine drain board and went back to prep area opened a plastic bag removed items and then he got onions and strarted peeling and slicing them not one of the employees wash there hands after every possible contamination.(priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods such as a female cook reached into a plastic bin and removed two buns and placed them on a plate to make a sandwich.product was discarded by employee. Must provide a barrier,plastic gloves or utensils to handle ready to eat foods.(priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 9)

     No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on all dish storage shelves in dish washing area and prep areas.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Gloves weren’t used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Improper usage of plastic gloves by employees.

     Official wording (code 46)

     Gloves used properly

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some cutting boards with deep grooves must repair or replace to be good in good repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on lower hot & cold holding units on serving line.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor along wall base in dish washing area and dead insects from floor in basement around massive amount of boxes stored on floor throughout storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall base near mopsink.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chipping paint on hood above cooking equipment in rear prep area must make surface to be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on hood & filters at cooking equipment in front prep area.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2619941 7/1/25 not corrected-#47-4-101.19 : observed boxes stored on floor in basement storage room and boxes stored on milk crate in walk in freezer. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

2. Jul 1, 2025 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

3. Jul 1, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in bar. Instructed to post clearly visible signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 46.0-60.4f. Observed cold tcs foods, garlic in oil(59.5f), butter(53.4f), cooked onions and carrots(46.0f), half and half(55.9f) and sliced tomato(60.4f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $2 weighing 2lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored on floor in basement storage room and boxes stored on milk crate in walk in freezer. Instructed to provided adequate shelving to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed right handwashing sink in women's washroom at improper minimum temperature of 82.2f. Instructed to repair right handwashing sink in women's washroom, instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet(note: there is one other handwashing sink in women's washroom at proper temperature.)

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

4. Jan 23, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

5. Apr 25, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No handwashing signage provided at the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to provide

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet mops stored in the utility sink and in mop buckets in the rear utility area. Instructed to hang mops when not in use to allow to dry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Aug 1, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Mop sink next to food storage rack with no space or a shield, Instructed to install a barrier.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

7. May 26, 2022 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in bar. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Sep 21, 2021 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found fried thick wedges of fried potatoes held at top of cooler at room temperature at 77.3f, instructed to keep at 41f or lower , 135f or higher, food discarded valued at $5. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

9. Aug 18, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Food prep table placed next to open stair case, instructed to to install a barrier to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Damaged insulation at utility lines above prep table, instructed to repair insulation.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Jun 23, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Jun 18, 2020 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found employee washroom handwashing sink water temperature at 70f. Must provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f at all time. Priority. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found multiple food handler training certificates expired. Instructed to update.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

12. Jun 12, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found employee washroom handwashing sink water temperature at 70f. Must provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f at all time. Priority. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Found plates, glasses and miscellaneous items stored on floor in storage room located in garage area. All items throughout facility must be elevated 4" off of ground.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Must provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no running hot water when hot water knob is turned on at utility sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found unused freezer in storage area where walk in cooler is located. Found unnecessary crates and equipment stored in said area. Premises must be free of unnecessary items. Instructed manager to organize and maintain. Clutter promotes pest harborage

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found multiple fod handler training certificates expired. Instructed to update.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Mar 21, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training documentation on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no supplies nor procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide supplies and procedures for clean up policy to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in bar area not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel at the handsink in the bar area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Consolidated with above citation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed menu without a reminder and disclosure on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping clothes in the prep area stored on prep surfaces. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed silverware and glassware being preset on dining tables without protection from possible contamination. Instructed to not preset dining tables or set upon customer arrival or invert glassware and cover the mouth portion of the silverware and invert plates in the basement food prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak from the ceiling in the prep area near the spice rack. No food is affected by the leak. Instructed person in charge to repair leak and sanitize the area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors with missing/detached from the wall baseboard coving in the kitchen. Instructed to provide and maintain the baseboard coving and clean and maintain the floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Jan 30, 2018 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. Jan 9, 2018 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical10 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: Observed no cold running water at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide cold running water at the 3 compartment sink located behind the bar. Observed 2 of the 3 compartment sinks, located at the bar and in the food prep area, not maintaining 110f. Temperature of the 3 compartment sink in the food prep area was at 78.3f at the time of the inspection and 84f at the 3 compartment sink located behind the bar. Observed utility sink only reaching 89f during inspection. Instructed to maintain hot water temperature at at least 110f at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed women's employee/customer washrooms wash bowls hot water turned off at the bottom due to the fact that the wash bowl faucet (right side) is stripped and continuously running when hot water knob is turned on at the bottom. Instructed to repair so that hot water is not continuously running and right side wash bowl is able to maintain a proper hand washing temperature of 85f or above at all times. Employee turned on left side wash bowl hot water during the inspection. Observed exposed hand sink located by the facility office not maintaining 85f, the temperature of said hand sink was 65f at the time of the inspection. Instructed to repair so that exposed hand sink maintains a proper hand washing temperature of 85f at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate on site nor posted. Instructed to post a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and have posted at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine final rinse gauge not reading the proper final rinse temperature, final rinse gauge reading 124f at the time of the inspection. Inspector verified final rinse temperature of 180f by using high temperature test strips. Instructed to repair gauge so that it reads the adequate final rinse temperature of the high temperature dish machine. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected from report #2064903 dated 6/23/17; 38 - observed no exposed hand sink at the front bar. Must install an exposed hand sink at the front bar. Instructed to correct previous minor violation. Serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (beef, chicken) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing product name and date. Instructed to provide proper label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed glassware and uncovered silverware being pre-set on the customer tables. Instructed to not pre-set glassware and silverware or set upon guest arrival or pre-set tables by inverting glassware and covering all silverware and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being re-used as a shelf liner for dish shelves and shelves located in the walk in cooler. Observed rust on the shelves located in the walk in cooler. Instructed to not re-use cardboard and replace rusty shelves in the walk in cooler. Observed food prep area exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink needs to be re-caulked. Instructed all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed a black substance on the wall located by the dish machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors under the dish machine, 3 compartment sink, and under all cooking and refrigeration equipment with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall by the sprayer that is attached to the high temperature dish machine. Instructed to repair. Observed worn and dirty ceiling tiles in poor repair thru out food prep area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain. Observed peeling paint on the ceiling located directly above the cooking equipment. Instructed to remove peeling paint and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed dish racks being stored directly on the floor under the high temperature dish machine. Instructed to elevate and maintain.

16. Jun 23, 2017 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, cabbage rolls, etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed to provide and maintain a city of chicago certified food manager at all times that potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors with missing/detached from the wall baseboard coving in the kitchen, accumulated food debris at floor and wall junctions in the kitchen and accumulated grease and food debris under the fryers in the kitchen. Instructed to provide and maintain the baseboard coving and clean and maintain the floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling vents.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed hand sink at the front bar. Must install an exposed hand sink at the front bar.

17. Feb 3, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on the premises while potentially hazardous foods (chicken meatballs, soup, cooked potatoes, hummus, etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed to provide and maintain a city of chicago certified food sanitation manager at all times potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed unlabeled food inside of the walk in cooler. Instructed to label all food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed serving utensils in bowls of water. Instructed to store all serving utensils on a clean surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed a gap between the wall and floor at the floor-wall junction and accumulated food debris on the floor behind equipment inside of the prep area. Instructed to repair the floor wall junction and clean the floor behind all equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink faucet base and the waste pipe under the middle basin leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain a hair restraint at all times food is being handled.

18. Apr 28, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: food debris noted along wall base in prep area, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: damaged section of wall base in front prep area, instructed to repair.

19. Sep 18, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor rising, creating a large gap where debris is accumulating at the column across from the 3 compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain all floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor-wall juncture behind the cookline with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed trays of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Instructed to store all food 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning of the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed hand sink at the bar. Instructed to provide and maintain an exposed handsink at the bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the plumbing under the rear prep area 3 compartment sink middle basin. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the drain plugs not functioning properly at the rear prep area 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair the drain plugs.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no proof of state approved food handler education. Provide proof of state approved food handler education for all food handlers.

20. Aug 19, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

21. Aug 14, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No running hot water at employees toilet hand sink faucet, only cold water line is running. Instructed mgr to provide hot and cold water. Critical citation issued, 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1092749 dated 12-16-13 for violation #(34)floor in poor repair with broken tile in front and rear prep area and dishwashing area. Must replace. Instructed mgr to correct violation within given time frame. Serious citation issued, 7-42-90.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Bulk-food containers not labeled, instructed to label.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

22. Dec 16, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label and date all cooked food items inside prep coolers and walk-in cooler. Must label all bulk food storage containers in rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Rusty shelving inside walk-in cooler and rear food storage shelving. Must repaint or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor in poor repair with broken tile in front and rear prep area and dishwashing area. Must replace

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must seal openings around pipes and into ceiling in front and rear prep area and dishwashing area. Must remove grease and food debris from ceiling in front and rear prep area. Peeling wall behind 3-compartment sink. Must repait.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Broken light shields in rear diswashing area must repair/replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean ventilation fan in front prep area. Must remove dust and dirt. Leaky faucet handle at 3-comprtment sink must repair/replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Scoops stored on top of ice machine. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container.

23. Jan 10, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: During inspection observed a deep stainless steel pan holding 10lbs of chicken croquets at 79.1f an 58.6f and 62.1f respectively. Also found anoth pan holding 10 lbs of baked pumkin and onion piroshky at 58.9f and 49.7 respectively at a 2dr refrigerator in the kitchen. Unit maintaining a temp of 37.4f. All food items were voluntarily discarded and denatured by management.critical citation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store all single service items (i.e. Forks, spoons and knives) at dining room tables to be protected until use at all times.during inspection observed tables pre-set with knives, spoons and forks not covered. These items must be covered with the handles exposed or customers must be provided new silverware once they are seated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must tighten faucet base and faucet handles at bar 3comp sink to prevent leaks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove all unused chairs in the dry goods storage room at the basement or elevate items 6 inches off the floor.

24. Apr 27, 2012 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    9 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must properly label potentially hazardous food items that are being stored in the walk-in cooler/freezer and reach in coolers that have been prepared, removed from its original packaging, repackaged, etc.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must post consumer advisory sign in plain view of customers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain storage racks in walk-in cooler/freezer and reach in coolers-remove rust and food particles. Must detail clean and maintain the can opener.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate all food items being stored in the walk in cooler atleast 6" off the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls in poor repair by/around mop sink-holes noted. Instructed to repair and maintain. Must replace missing/damage wallbase by coolers in grill and bar area and where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting to the walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaks at the base and at the pipe under the sanitizing compartment. Must either fix attached stopper on 3-comp sink (sanitizing compartment) or replace-plastic being used as a stopper to conceal water.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate clutter and organize basement storage area and area behind walk in cooler/freezer.

25. Aug 30, 2011 Pass

    Tag Removal · Pass

    No violations

26. Aug 23, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL BASE COVERING ARE LOOSE CREATING CREVICES AND FOOD DEBRIS BEING TRAPPED BETWEEN WALL AND COVERINGS, FRP WALL SHEET NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY BEHIND 3 COMP SINK, MISSING WALL BASE COVERINGS AT BAR AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 3 COMP SINK STOPPERS NOT HOLDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

27. Aug 12, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPLACE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL BEHIND 3COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PANEL IS COMING OUT, ALSO WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE DAMAGED, EXPOSED DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.